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  • Tobias Trill
    Tobias TrillBacker
    Wish I could give more! Have a great time out there!
    Apr 24, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Wow, thank you Tobias! Awesome donation. :)
    Apr 25, 2015
  • Andrea Haberkern
    Andrea HaberkernResearcher
    Toby is awesome, as always :)
    Apr 25, 2015
  • Gina Fusco
    Gina Fusco Backer
    Hope it helps!
    Apr 22, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Definitely helps! Thanks :D
    Apr 23, 2015
  • Carly Brooke
    Carly BrookeBacker
    What's the most fascinating spider species you've encountered and why?
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Andrea Haberkern
    Andrea HaberkernResearcher
    Hmm...this is a toughie. I think they are all fascinating in their own way since they're so diverse and such fierce predators...BUT I have a soft spot for the misunderstood, so I'd have to go with the shy and beautiful black widow..
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    I haven't encountered nearly as many species as Andrea, but I'm developing a soft spot for all the jumpers. :)
    Apr 07, 2015
  • Carly Brooke
    Carly BrookeBacker
    Hey! I run the animal website www.FeaturedCreature.com and would love to donate to your project! I'm new to the site, so are there any 'perks' or anything depending on the amount you give? Thanks! :)
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Andrea Haberkern
    Andrea HaberkernResearcher
    Hi Carly! Thank you for your interest! We have 3 bumper stickers left for donations of $10 or more, and any donation of any amount gets a public thank you or endorsement on my blog with a daily readership of 165,000+ people (www.buggirl.tumblr.com). Besides that, you get the perk of contributing to scientific research, in general :)
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Carly Brooke
    Carly BrookeBacker
    Done & done! :D Best of luck!!
    Apr 06, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks for the donation! I absolutely love your website. I really can't thank you enough for the generosity. :)
    Apr 07, 2015
  • Cambra W
    Cambra WBacker
    I like your blog, I've been following buggirl forever (: Spiders are awesome! Do you still have any of those cool bumper stickers?
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    We do! You came close! Thanks for the donation as well :)
    Mar 20, 2015
  • Meghan Ruth
    Meghan RuthBacker
    Keep the research going!
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    That's the plan! Thanks for your generous contributions. Keep you posted :)
    Mar 19, 2015
  • retrogradeworks
    retrogradeworksBacker
    I can't wait to see what you guys find :).
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Right on! We'll keep you updated! Thanks for the support :)
    Mar 19, 2015
  • Katie Leatherman
    Katie LeathermanBacker
    Donating to save the spiders!! (Even though I wish /I/ was the field assistant!!)
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Yes, for the spiders! I'm flattered to be the assistant :) we'll take tons of photos to show everyone though! Thanks for donating!
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Rachel Gilbert
    Rachel GilbertBacker
    Good luck, fellow arachnologists!
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    I can use the luck! Thank you for the donation and all the support to scientific research. :)
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Right on! Spiders are misunderstood is all. Thanks for the donation, keep you posted. :)
    Mar 12, 2015
  • Matt Clutario
    Matt ClutarioBacker
    Super stoked for you, my friend! From one student of the living world to another, happy science! -Matt
    Mar 10, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks a lot Matt! Always good to hear from my fellow biologist. Both Andrea and I will keep you updated with everything. :)
    Mar 10, 2015
  • M McAtee
    M McAteeBacker
    Good luck on your research! Can't wait to see what you guys learn!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks for the luck and donation! That was awesome of you. I can't wait either!
    Mar 09, 2015
  • Caine Eliot Lang
    Caine Eliot LangBacker
    Hey, Andrea! It's Caine (sir-p-audax) again! Can't wait to see you back in the Amazon!
    Mar 08, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thank you so much for the donation Caine! We are so close to our goal and your contributions are well appreciated.
    Mar 08, 2015
  • J. Jones
    J. JonesBacker
    good luck and well wishes from tumblr user iantine! here's hoping the project is fruitful!
    Mar 08, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thank you for that donations Mr. Jones! Thank you for supporting scientific research :)
    Mar 08, 2015
  • Joey
    Joey
    And also yasmani grandal hit bombs!!
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    And for the playoffs
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Joey
    Joey
    Your gonna miss james harden win the championship
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    I'll be back home for the highlights though!
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Tatiana capra
    Tatiana capraBacker
    Good luck!
    Mar 06, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thank you so much for your generosity!
    Mar 07, 2015
  • Nancy malec
    Nancy malecBacker
    $300 is from grandma Rosa Esparza. Thank your lucky stars
    Mar 06, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Beautiful! Thanks so much Nancy! Glad I'm doing grandma proud.
    Mar 06, 2015
  • Christina Haberkern
    Christina HaberkernBacker
    Make sure my sister doesn't get killed!
    Mar 04, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks for that donation! And of course. That's why I'm here :)
    Mar 04, 2015
  • Jason P Schein
    Jason P ScheinBacker
    Good luck.
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thank you for the donation Jason! Super cool of you. The luck is appreciated!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Joseph Cortez
    Joseph Cortez Backer
    Good luck guys!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks again Joey! Really an awesome donation. Keep you posted!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Peter Ong Lim
    Peter Ong LimBacker
    Best of luck in your project. Love this!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thank you, Peter! The support is fantastic. We'll keep you updated!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Oscar Jasklowski
    Oscar JasklowskiBacker
    Jeffrey, this is awesome! I really liked the video. I supported Andrea's project, and it's great to see she's putting together an amazing team!
    Mar 03, 2015
  • Jeffrey Esparza
    Jeffrey EsparzaResearcher
    Thanks a ton for the support Oscar! Glad you liked it.
    Mar 03, 2015